Looks like Maxpedition put out a knife that's actually really nice looking.....

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I just don't care for their gear anymore, each year it's a rehash of the previous. It's tired and old and needs an overhaul.
 
It actually looks ok but I will never pay that kind of money for a Taiwan or Chinese made knife when there are so many other U.S. made knives in that price range that have everything I would want in a knife.
 
Adrenaline_6 said:
Looks good. It does look Blur like.



You mean like the Domino, the Gayle Bradley, and the Southard Flipper? Ummm okay. You don't get much better quality for their price point. Please do not post garbage like facts with no real evidence except a warped mind. Thanks.
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I have been in all aspects of manufacturing other than sales most of my adult life. Currently working for a global manufacturer. Any product that is made off shore it is strictly for a profit percentage.
 
Looks pretty interesting, the only reservation I would have is that it looks like it rides pretty high in the pocket. Maybe it's not that bad in real life though.

Limpy88 said:
I have been in all aspects of manufacturing other than sales most of my adult life. Currently working for a global manufacturer. Any product that is made off shore it is strictly for a profit percentage.
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So they don't do it because of manufacturing undercapacity in the US in some industries? Or to leverage a partnering company's core competencies which would allow product line expansion? Or localized raw material supply issues? Or to lower price not though labor rates but by leveraging existing economies of scale? Or... I could go on. Business is complex. There could be many factors at work here, not just a money grab.
 
Very nice rounded blade
Too bad the handle looks sharp on the underside due to that milling
Nice materials, i will never buy a cut framelock though
 
Limpy88 said:
I have been in all aspects of manufacturing other than sales most of my adult life. Currently working for a global manufacturer. Any product that is made off shore it is strictly for a profit percentage.
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Your earlier statement said that knives made in Taiwan are for profits not quality. The knives I mentioned meet the quality aspect handily. So your statement is false. Therefore garbage, making my statement true.
 
mlanghornes said:
So they don't do it because of manufacturing undercapacity in the US in some industries? Or to leverage a partnering company's core competencies which would allow product line expansion? Or localized raw material supply issues? Or to lower price not though labor rates but by leveraging existing economies of scale? Or... I could go on. Business is complex. There could be many factors at work here, not just a money grab.
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True nothing ever is just one issue when having retail products. But the top goal of any business is money. Other wise, why else would the company exist. I disagree with you on labor rates though.


Adrenaline_6 said:
Your earlier statement said that knives made in Taiwan are for profits not quality. The knives I mentioned meet the quality aspect handily. So your statement is false. Therefore garbage, making my statement true.
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You say funny stuff.
 
Would love to see a list of knife companies that don't make their products for profit................
 
If I can find one for a street price under 100 ill get one to try. I dont have a problem with a company branching out with new products. Its not like they are actually stamping them out they are probably being built by a existing manufacturer with plenty of expertise.
 
Limpy88 said:
Products made in taiwan are made for profits, not quality.
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Please, don't make "matter of fact" statements about things you know nothing about. Seriously, you don't understand what you are talking about. Your ignorance is showing a bit.
 
Where in my words did I say that quality was lacking in the knives? you are implying words that aren't there.

Only thing I have talked about is price/cost.

Products made in taiwan are for PROFITS, not quality.

If a company buys a building and has complete control over manufacturing, then yes quality can be obtained anywere In the world. Good cnc machine can be shipped any where. You can train a monkey to operate a cnc brake press, and the part will be the same as every one by the other humans.
 
jkulysses said:
It actually looks ok but I will never pay that kind of money for a Taiwan or Chinese made knife when there are so many other U.S. made knives in that price range that have everything I would want in a knife.
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Agreed.
 
Bethany Miller has a great article in the new Oct KI then. "18 Under $25" No reason to pay the big bucks for a Taiwan knife right? :)
 
Limpy88 said:
Where in my words did I say that quality was lacking in the knives? you are implying words that aren't there.

Only thing I have talked about is price/cost.

Products made in taiwan are for PROFITS, not quality.

If a company buys a building and has complete control over manufacturing, then yes quality can be obtained anywere In the world. Good cnc machine can be shipped any where. You can train a monkey to operate a cnc brake press, and the part will be the same as every one by the other humans.
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The problem is you DID mention quality. Sure, part of the decision to manufacture in Taiwan could be profit; but like a lot of people who own Spyderco knives agree, the knives coming out of the Taiwan plant as far as quality fit amd finish are not matched by even the US plant. So with your analogy, what's wrong with the US plant monkeys (no disrespect to Golden, CO - just repeating a stupid analogy that i dont agree with in the first place) if it is so easy to pump out a quality product? You quickly forget how the US became a great manufacturing powerhouse in its hey day. Same exact circumstances. Now that it is another country(s)' turn to succeed following the same game plan, it is somehow a negative thing and frowned upon. Think about it.
 
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